COVID-19 in Georgia
Overview
Raise Revenue to Protect Georgia Families
Dear Governor Kemp and Members of the Georgia General Assembly, Thank you for your work in service of …
Tearing the Fabric of Georgia’s Safety Net Guarantees an Uneven Recovery
Key Points: The current COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic decline have underscored the problems of disinvestment in Georgia’s …
Make Public Health a Priority in Georgia During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
The state of Georgia plans to spend about $4 billion in state funds on health care programs in …
State of Working Georgia in the COVID-19 Crisis
Nearly two and a half months into the nationwide crisis responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, recent economic data …
Commonsense Solutions Can Mitigate Unprecedented Cuts to Higher Education
Key Takeaways Pending budget cuts to the University System of Georgia have the potential to reverse years of …
Georgia at a Crossroads: Raising Revenues Sensibly or Forcing Schoolchildren to Pay for Years to Come
Key Takeaways: Due to COVID-19, Georgia revenues are lagging. State leaders must either raise new revenues or make …
GBPI Recommendations

Take advantage of Medicaid’s flexibility and the increased federal match rate by:

Use new funding available for health care to:

Further improve access to SNAP by:

Help families access unemployment insurance through:
Resources for Georgians

Health
The Georgia Department of Public Health created a COVID-19 page with updates from the governor, information on how to prevent the spread of the virus and other guidance for individuals during this public health emergency. They also have a daily status report site to track confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state.

Disconnected Services

Education

Unemployment

Food

Resources for Immigrants
- Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta: You can call (404) 890-5655 or email immigration@advancingjustice-atlanta.org
- Latin American Association: You can call (404) 471-1889 or visit their website